NewsElectric Big-Rig Hauls Cargo Canberra to Sydney on One Charge, Cuts Fuel Costs 84%Australia's New Energy Transport ran its Windrose electric semi from Canberra to Sydney with 49 tons on board, finishing 25 minutes faster than diesel rivals and slashing fuel costs by 84%.
TechnologyNew Lithium Method Pulls Battery Metal Straight From Brine — No PondsColumbia engineers unveiled S3E, a temperature-switching solvent that yanks lithium directly from underground brines — promising faster, cleaner EV battery supplies without years-long evaporation ponds.
